Multi Skilled Joiner
Affordable (Regulated) Housing
2021-12-03 07:41:38
Kingston, Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Job type: fulltime
Job industry: Other
Job description
We are Places Management, part of Places for People; we are placemakers; our work impacts on the lives of people across the UK - providing homes to live in, communities to retire to, spaces to stay active, supported homes for independent living, and student accommodation. Our places work when they work for everyone.How do we do all this? By surrounding ourselves with passionate people, can-do people and get things done people. Our people live and breathe our SPIRIT values; we are the place for spirited people.So, we want you to join us and the 12,000 other colleagues on our journey; colleagues who have helped us create places, manage 195,000 homes and create £4 billion of assets and teach 75,000 children to swim each week.More about your roleAs a Joiner with Places for People you will be expected to carry out joinery/carpentry to a high standard. You will be carrying out all 1st, 2nd and final fixes ensuring that all work carried out meets statutory requirements, customer expectations and group procedures.You will work independently, and you will monitor your schedule of work via the tablet that we supply.You will be responsible for your own Health and Safety and of those around you. You will be carrying out responsive and void repair works, as well as joinery you will be required to have basic skills in plumbing, plastering, tiling and any other associated trade skills.PLEASE NOTE: that this is a full-time position, working 40 hours per week across Monday to Friday. You can also earn overtime, be provided with a company van, and be entitled to 24 days holiday including bank holidays.For more information, please download our job profile available on our websiteMore about youAs one of our Joiners you will hold an NVQ level 2 (or equivalent) in joinery/carpentry coupled with a strong working knowledge of either plumbing, plastering, tiling or brick work. If you had experience of fire door conversion and/or working with fireproof materials that would be highly advantageous.You will be able to demonstrate, at interview, excellent knowledge of best practice health and safety in the workplace, your positive approach and commitment to delivering an effective customer service experience as well as an ability to create successful and respectful relationships with customers, colleagues and other departments.Ideally you will possess previous experience working a social or domestic housing environment.Due to the travel required in this role, candidates must possess a current UK driving licence. This role is working Monday - Friday but you will be on call and will be required to cover weekends as required as part of your contract.The BenefitsOur ambition gives you all the challenge you could wish for and that's why we can offer you tangible and exciting career progression in a diverse and pioneering business.In our contented working environment, people can flourish, thrive, better themselves and work in fantastic communities with inspirational colleagues and customers.But we know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to help colleagues save money or make their lives a little bit easier; from pensions, to life assurance, to training - to a wealth of extra perks including interest-free loans for colleagues, discounts and offers on thousands of retailers, restaurants and leisure outlets and much more.What's next?If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then click apply. You will be redirected to our careers site where you can discover more about the role, read a full job description and apply directly to us.